MURCHISON OIL COMPANY.
SIGNS OF PETROLEUM. The present of petroleum in the bores put down by the Murchison Oil Co.. Nelson, lias been demonstrated by an analysis made by Mr. A. J- Parker Oi samples of mud "from the bore from 2050 to 2100 feet. Mr. Parker reports that in the first sample oil was present to the extent of 30 fluid ounces per ton. From the second sample brown oil was extracted which upon analysis proved to be petroleum .
The geologist of the company. Mr. Spencer, referring to this, reported that it might be regarded as a distinctly encouraging sign, particularly as it occurred among typical oil-bearing strata such as limey mud stones. He considered that the oil had found its way in conjunction with gas from lower tertiary beds, but had not been able to penetrate further upwards through the practically impervious capping. Mr. Spencer recommends thai the company keep on drilling until the lower tertiary beds are pierced, when the main oil orizon will be found.
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Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 136, 11 June 1927, Page 4
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